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Olens - Gwanghwamun Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (오렌즈 광화문)

Olens - Gwanghwamun Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (오렌즈 광화문)

4.5Km    2024-04-18

1F, 82, Sambong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Wondang Gamjatang Myeongdong (원당감자탕 명동)

Wondang Gamjatang Myeongdong (원당감자탕 명동)

4.5Km    2024-03-11

1F, 35, Myeongdong 8na-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-776-7612

Located in Myeongdong, a central and tourist area of Seoul, Wondang Gamjatang offers gamja tang (pork backbone stew) as their signature dish. Patrons have the option to other delectable menu such as bulgogi, jokbal bossam (kimchi cabbage wraps with braised pigs' feet). It's popular with both Koreans and foreigners. As it's open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, one can visit anytime.

PAIK's NOODLE Myeongdong (홍콩반점0410(명동점))

4.5Km    2024-03-08

13, Myeongdong 10-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
02-778-0410

Located in Myeongdong Street, PAIK's NOODLE is a Chinese restaurant that serves Korean-style Chinese cuisine. The price is affordable so that both Koreans and foreigners can easily enjoy chinese dishes. The restaurant focus on jjajang myeon (black bean sauce noodles) and jjamppong (Spicy seafood noodle soup). It's a great place to grab a bite to eat when you're hungry while sightseeing in Myeongdong.

Nolbu Budaejjigae Myeongdong (놀부부대찌개 명동)

Nolbu Budaejjigae Myeongdong (놀부부대찌개 명동)

4.5Km    2024-03-11

16-1, Myeongdong, 10-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3789-0110

Situated in Myeongdong, Nolbu Budaejjigae in Myeongdong is exclusively dedicated to budae jjigae (sausage jjigae). Budae jjigae is a typical Korean fusion food consisting of ham, sausage, kimchi, extra instant noodles, tiny rice cakes, glass noodles, and spicy seasonings. They use selected ham and sausage in a bone broth, and fresh noodles that are not fried, giving the dish a light and refreshing flavor. Patrons have the option to spicy stir-fried small intestine and shrimp hot pot. The seasoned spicy stir-fried webfoot octopus or spicy stir-fried chicken cooked on an iron plate is also a must-try.

The Bus Stop (더버스스탑)

4.5Km    2024-03-12

26-1, Toegye-ro, 20-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-10-9083-9616

Located between Myeongdong Street and Namsan Mountain, this café is a perfect place to stop for a drink and dessert while traveling around Seoul, as its name means "bus stop". They serve tasty coffee, ade, bubble tea, and other drinks, as well as a variety of desserts. The neighboring Namsan Pork cutlet Street is worth a visit for meal before visit here.

Lens Town - Myeong-dong Jungang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (렌즈타운 명동중앙점)

Lens Town - Myeong-dong Jungang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (렌즈타운 명동중앙점)

4.5Km    2024-04-22

1F, 49, Myeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Myeong-dong Ttungttungi Jokbal (명동뚱뚱이족발)

Myeong-dong Ttungttungi Jokbal (명동뚱뚱이족발)

4.5Km    2024-10-15

9, Toegye-ro, 20-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-778-8998

One of the old restaurants in Myeong-dong featured in Korean gourmet programs. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jung-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is braised pigs' feet.

Soul (소울)

4.5Km    2025-08-20

B1, 35 Sinheung-ro 26-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Soul is a fine-dining located in Hannam-dong. It presents reinterpretations of Korean cuisine, drawing inspiration from traditional dishes. The menu is structured into lunch and dinner courses. Known for its ability to artistically express familiar flavors encountered in daily life, Soul was selected for the 2023 Michelin Guide Seoul. Operating on a reservation-only basis, bookings can be made via phone.

Hadongkwan (Main Store) (하동관(본점))

Hadongkwan (Main Store) (하동관(본점))

4.5Km    2024-03-04

12 Myeongdong 9-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
02-776-5656

Hadongkwan has maintained its reputation as a famous gomtang (beef bone soup) restaurant in Myeongdong since 1939, renowned for its consistent flavor. It has also been recognized by the Michelin Guide. One of its distinctive features is the generous serving of various cuts of beef, including brisket, intestines, and tripe, in a single bowl of beef soup. During lunch hours, it's common to wait in line due to its popularity. Once the daily supply runs out, the restaurant closes for the day, and payment is made in advance.